Waterfall Hikes Near Hunter, TN

2,121 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hunter? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hunter. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.3978°N, -82.1511°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hunter

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 32 gauged

5 of 30 waterfalls near Hunter are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Strong Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Strong Tank Hollow Falls Strong Big Falls Low Dutch Creek Falls Low Laurel Creek Falls Low Watauga Falls Low Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Strong Spivey Falls Strong Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

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Flowing best right now near Hunter

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Monkey Falls Roaring · 899 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Abrams Falls Strong · 20 cfs 85th percentile
  3. 3 Spivey Falls Strong · 187 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Buckeye Falls Strong · 187 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Strong · 953 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Tank Hollow Falls Strong · 953 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hunter (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hunter (22 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

5.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Hunter

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

5.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

34 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Watauga Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

38 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

37.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

48.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

41.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Murphy Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

17.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

39.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

42.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hunter

Are there free waterfalls near Hunter?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Hunter, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hunter?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Hunter, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hunter?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hunter, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hunter?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hunter, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hunter?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hunter, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hunter?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hunter is Abrams Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hunter?

The tallest waterfall near Hunter is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hunter?

Yes, 32 waterfalls near Hunter have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hunter?

The closest waterfall to Hunter is Laurel Falls, approximately 6.8 miles away.

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